Hello sweet friends! I hope that you all are well. Sweet Guy and I have been very busy with end of year schoolwork. Next week will contain three nerve-wracking Advanced Placement exams. Fingers crossed and prayers appreciated. If he passes they will count for three full college credit classes. We are hopeful that after the tests he will "graduate" from high school with a semester and a half of college under his belt. We are more than ready to do the smarty pants dance. I definitely will have ... View the Post
Frugal Housekeeping Tips That Work
Spring cleaning has begun at Storybook Cottage. One main goal was to wash all the windows. I was out of window cleaner and my local grocery store has had bare shelves where cleansers used to be for weeks now. I started to remember tips and tricks my mom and grandmothers used to use. Here are Frugal Housekeeping Tips That Work. White Vinegar Window Cleaner: Mix equal parts of rubbing alcohol, water, and vinegar in a spray bottle, for a streak-free glass cleaner. Toilets: Before bed ... View the Post
Vintage Book Decor
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to A Lifestyle of Love hosted by Country Road 407. This blog hop is all about vintage, farmhouse, antiques, and repurposing. So if that is your style this post on how to decorate with books is for you! I am currently transitioning our home from spring to summer decorating. To me, summer is all about books! A paperback on the beach, classic tales in the hammock and so much more. Here are several ways to feature Vintage Book Decor. Vintage Book Decor If you are ... View the Post
A Blouse A Grandmother Would Love
There is a vintage sewing group on Facebook that is hosting a Dress Like Your Grandma Challenge this May. The object is to: Create A Grandma Inspired Look using stash or thrifted fabric, patterns, and notions. This challenge has my name written ALL over it. I've been wanting a few new blouses for spring. This first attempt I'm not gonna lie, it is A Blouse A Grandmother Would Love. Simplicity 4603 I purchased the vintage Simplicity 4603 pattern at an estate sale last year. If I remember ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles A Mile An Hour
Our know for many of us the days are busier than ever. I myself am spending more time in the kitchen and in the garden. I spent two hours yesterday configuring a school schedule to integrate all the prep work Sweet Guy needs to do to be ready to take three AP exams in three weeks. Even still I don't feel like I am running a mile a minute. It's more like Sunday Smiles A Mile An Hour. A Heart Racing Wreath This sweet wreath made my heart race with love. Winning Walls This has never ... View the Post
The Armistice Blouse
Hello sweet friends! Are you ready for another round of Fashion Friday? Today I bring you The Armistice Blouse. I have made it in the traditional white style as well as a striking French blue. The Armistice Blouse The Armistice blouse was a transition from the Edwardian Gibson Girl shirtwaist to the simpler fashions found at the end of World War I in 1918. Hallmarks of the style are two long rectangular lapels on either side of a center panel often known as a vestee. The blouses were ... View the Post
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